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Charles Denson
Chairman at
FUNKO, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Charles D.
Denson is President & Chief Executive Officer at Anini Vista Advisors since 2014.
Holds the position of Chairman at Funko, Inc. since 2021 and has been an Independent Director there since 2016.
Serves as Independent Director at Columbia Sportswear Co. starting in 2024.
Acts as Director at Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC and Advisor at Next Ventures Management LLC, both since 2016.
Formerly served as President-Nike Brand at NIKE, Inc. from 2001 to 2014.
Also served as Director-Governors Board at The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. Attended Utah State University for undergraduate studies.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FUNKO, INC. CLASS A 0.42% | 12/06/2026 | 235,392 ( 0.42% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 10/06/2026 | 7,120 ( 0.01% ) | 471 202 $ | 31/05/2026 | |
FUNKO, INC. 0.18% | 10/04/2026 | 29,115 ( 0.18% ) | 165 373 $ | 31/05/2026 |
FUNKO, INC. 2.25% | 10/04/2026 | 14,557 ( 2.25% ) | 82 684 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Charles Denson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FUNKO, INC. | Chairman | 04/01/2021 |
| COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 09/01/2024 |
Funko LLC
 Funko LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and supplies toy and hobby products | Director/Board Member | 28/10/2016 |
Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC
 Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and financial services | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2016 |
Anini Vista Advisors
 Anini Vista Advisors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2014 |
Next Ventures Management LLC
 Next Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Next Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of health, technology and wellness sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 million - 3 million. It acts as lead investor. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Charles Denson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NIKE, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2014 |
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc.
 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes and preserves basketball game | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
NIKE, Inc.
 NIKE, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Engages in design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Columbia Sportswear Co.
 Columbia Sportswear Co. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, markets, and distributes apparel and equipment for outdoor activities | Consumer Non-Durables |
Utah State University
 Utah State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes and preserves basketball game | Consumer Services |
Funko LLC
Funko LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and supplies toy and hobby products | Distribution Services |
Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC
Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and financial services | Finance |
Funko, Inc.
 Funko, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Engages in design, manufacture and marketing of consumer products, toys and collectibles | Consumer Durables |
Anini Vista Advisors
Anini Vista Advisors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting services | Commercial Services |
Next Ventures Management LLC
Next Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Next Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of health, technology and wellness sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 million - 3 million. It acts as lead investor. | Finance |
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